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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14
A Strange valentino.

a otfdHsC fdithtAuCs
A HERALD reporter, seeking news
for our many readers, and also having
in mind the plausible intention of she'd
ding light into dark places, unearthed
dubious looking valentine scheme in
his rounds this morning. Some years
ago Arthur Sherman, then a resident OF
this city, was taken sick at Sedalia, Mo-,
and young medical student named
Dr. Fuller nHrsed and brought him
through what might have been fatal
illness. Later on he came home to
Lancaster and thence journeyed TO
California. A postal and letter came
here to him from DR.. Fuller, and his
brother. Thode, answered them, in
forming the Doctor that Arthur was in
California. A few days ago Thode
Sherman received the following letter:
'LowEs, KY, Feb 4, 1SS7.-My. Sherman: l
suppose you viii be surprised at this and at loss
to know how got your address. l will tell you
picked up an old letter in the street that you
had written to DR.. Fuller concerning a brother
of yours that was in California. was wanting
to surprise my girl with valentine ard not let
her know for a while where it came from, so I
have taken the liberty to enclose it with this to
you Please drop it in the Office so as to reach
her on or before the 14th inst and oblige,
Yours, j. H. GLIDER.
''P' S.-You may think this little cheeky for
stranger; but it is only for little surprise and
joke on her, for she cannot imagine who could
have sent it from away up there. As to my
standing as gentleman can give you all the
references you want DR.. Fuller for one and
any amount of Others in. GfLDER.''
Inclosed in Mr.. Sherman's letter from
Glider was sealed envelope, stamped,
and bearing the address ''Miss Lizzie
Lowe, Loves, Ky" In this envelope
was the valentine" and Mr.. Sherman,
growing suspicious, tore open the
missive. Instead of valentine, it
contained the following letter:
LANCASTER Wis, Feb 8, 1SS7-MiSs Lizai4
Lore: At the request of Mr.. j. II. Hall, ofyour
place, who assures me that it will be of interest
to You, write you this with the statement thax
performed the rites of matrimony between u
q. r. Fuller, of Cincinnati, O., and Miss Addie
McVegh, of Sedalia, Mo-, on Sunday eve, May
90, 1884, If you have any interest in the matter
write Mrs. Bette Irwin or John Carpenter, of
Sedalia, No Have just returned from con-
ference. VIII remove to Clinton, my new charge,
in few days. Yours respt.,
j.. yANWIGGING."
A strange valentine, indeed. How
careful the Rev.vJ. H. Vanwigging was.
not to mention what state the Clinton
is in to which he was going. 1t may
interest Miss Lizzie Lowe to know that
there never was in Lancaster, nor prob
ably on earth, such Reverend as j. H.
Vanwigging. ~. H. Glider it will be
noticed, omits to give as reference
any other name than DR.. Fuller. But
this is enough for the first chapter of
"a Strange Valentine" Brace up to
them, Lizzie, and we will shed more
eight in dark places if you will but
furnish the material.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

SNowBOUND AT EAGLES. Our new
serial Snowbound at Eagles, will appear
next Thursday. 1t is full of exciting
incidents beginning with the robbery Of
a stage coach in Sierran range, which
brought about the most romantic re-
suits. The unique characters in which
the comic and pathetic are SO skillfulIy
combined are described in q manner
peculiar to this well known writer. 1t
is story that will be enjoyed by all
who read it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14
who read it.

That there is carlessness on the part
of builders, and men having in charge
the work of placing heating apparatus
in buildings, will be shown by
the following: Some time ago one Of
the professors in the Normal School at
Platteville. asked that speaking tube
might be placed reaching from his room
down to the basement where the fur
naces are. The person placing the tube
in position found that near
the furnace was place where
the iron came in contact with the
wood work in such way as to endan-
ger the entire school building The
wood at this point was entirely charred.
j. H. Evans, president of the Board of
Regents, telegra pied at once to Chi
cago and hadthe furnace company send
a man who gave the furnaces and tiues
in the building a complete overhauling.
This incident is made prominent by the
asylum fire.
The Louisville & Nashville railroad
system is to the South what the North.
western and st. Paul systems are
10 the Northwest and the G. B. & @. is
to the West. They are carrying pas.
sengers this week to the Mardi Gras at
New Orleans and return for $50 Theil
lines run through the most desirable
portions of the New South
A little daughter of John Leavins
living west OF town, died yesterday anC
will be buried tomorrow.
Don't forget the sociable tonight a
the Reading Room.
Yesterday was SexegeSims Sunday
the second before Lent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

The State Board of Regents has in
creased the salary of Prof. Beck, of the
Platteville Normal school, $500, thus
making it $500 per year. Prof. Beck
has been connected with the school for
nearly seventeen years and this gener-
Gus increase is a recognition of long
and faithful service in the work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14
IEoun and County News.

Our readers win be glad to hear
through our columns from their former
townsman, ID. H. Budd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

The Grant County HERALD is pub
Iished Semi-Weekly, this size Mon
days and n large nine-eoiumn sheet
Thursdays.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

me GRANT COUNTY HERALD has
ashe lar est bona fde circulation of ana
paper in Grant County, and The publish
er IS ready 10 furnish proef of ii.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

ENGLAND hanged Jemmy 0'Brien in
1875, and she has banished James Carey
n 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

LANCASTER, BEETowN & BLOOMINGTON
STAGE.
LEAyEs lancaster every Tuesday Thursday and
and Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Bloom
ington at IL IN.
LEAVES Bloomington at p. IN. on same days
audlArrives at Lancaster at 2, m.
siHl he# 5. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

LANCASTER 81 BURTON STAGE.
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at q. M and Arrives at Burton at
12m.
LEAVES Burton at 80 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at 30 p. m.
S. r.. GREEN. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14

LANCASTER & sPECHT's FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at a. m. and Arrives al
Specht's Ferry at ~ m.
LEAVES specht's Ferry at p HI. and Arrives at
Lancaster at p. m.
JIM HARoLERoAD, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-02-14
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER & PLATTEyILLE STAGE.
(Daily.)
LEAVES Lancaster at p. m. and Arrives at
Plattevlle at 5 D. m
LEAVES Platteyille at a. IN. and Arrives at Ian
caster at Il m. S. X. GREEN, Prop.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
LOCAL NE W s.
BrHoR Mention.

O. Brief Mention.
 Rubber banda by the pound at Dorman's'
 The Law school closes for the term to-day. A two weeks vacation ensues.
 Fourteen degrees above zero in various parts of Connecticut yesterday morning early Who says this is not gentle springg
 Attorney George D. Watrous of Town send & Watrous is back from three weeks trip to the Bermudas and Florida.
 Rev. c. E. Woodcock rector of the Church of the Ascension of New Haven, will preach at St. Paul's church, Bridgeport, this even- ing.
 Grove Curtis, of Meriden, sold his black trotter Knight" for $1, 800 to MT. Wheeler of the firm of Wheeler & Wilson, Bridge port.
 S. c. Johnson and Charles H. Fowler will deliver addresses at the temperance meeting of the Good Samaritan society in Samaritans' hall, 817 Chapel street, next Sunday even- ing.
 English prayer books with sterling silver mountings, bon bon dishes, boxes and trays and flower pins of gold, ,enameled natural col ors, are among the novelties shown for the Easter season at George H. Ford's.
 The two Ryan children recently sent to the Childrens Home in Stratford by the town authorities have been turned over to Father Rogers and by him sent to the St. Francis orphan asylum at New Haven.
 The firm of Rutz & Bristol, doing busi- ness in the practical department at Cargill's Business college, has dissolved. MT. Bristol has taken position as stenographer. MT. Rutz has sold out and gone into the short hand department.
 Officer Donegan, night beat on Chapel street, is on duty again after a siege with a stubborn cold, and Officer Pick ering is laid up with severe cold. About dozen polics officers are suffering with slighter colds and are glad March has gone.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
A CROWDED HALL.
Enjoy a Fine Programme Given Unde
 M0mauguln Lodge AusRicaR.

Enjoy a Fine Programme Given Under
 Momauguin Lodge Auspices.
 Momauguin lodge No. 1, o. U. A. w., scored another brilliant success in their en- tertainment given last evening at their lodge room. The hall was crowded to overfowing with ladies and gentlemen. Admission was by card only. The programmes for the even- ing were between very handsome covers, the central attraction on which was an angelic figure, the rays of the rising sun on the background and the figure pointing the motto of the order, Charity, Hope and Pro- tection." The protection referred to has no political significance, and nothing to do with the free trade theory, but applies to the solid financial benefits the order gives its members in addition to the other benefits not of strictly material character. The order of ex- sercises last night was as follows: Piano duet. Mrs. W. L. Angur and Mrs. W. H. Larkins Egyptian sports, introducing athletic feats seight of hand and juggling :...... Frank H. Chatneio, assisted by c. H. Smith,
 solo Tin oueso ssmpce from the Opera of
 Miss Lulu Scranton.
 Club swinging. ....-,..w sS,nd1ss cnrtiss
 Miss M. L. Kirschner.
 Sono Fred E. Beach PoaSn in German ,., Oben und unten
 George A. Butler.
 Recitation ~ Prof. W. Irving Colby Piano solo - - -.,............ Miss Lena Chatfield Recitation. .......... Miss Allie Rowland Solo and chorus-tThe irst.cuckoo" Andre
 Miss Kirschner and chorus. Piano solo ..,....,..............M Miss Blakeslee Recitation ........ ........... Miss Jessie Dyer Piano duet - Mrs. w L. Augur and Mrs W. H, Larkins.
 The entertainment will conclude with
 1.-THE FELLOW THAT LOOKS LIKE ME Mir. George Washington Bodk1ns. e. A. Butler Mrs George Washington Bodkins. Mrs. c. H Smith Cupid. --..---....-.....--.--.-C H. smith The entertainment committee consisted of George A. Butler, c. J. Curtiss, c. H. Smith, W. L. Augur, c. E. Dewey, Frank
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

Annual Meeting and Election of OfH-
 cers Last Even1ng-New Members
 Elected.
 Shortly after o'clock last evening Presi- dent James D. Dewe1 called the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to or der with the following members present; General George H. Ford, MT. L. Wheeler Beecher, Mir. Joel A. Sperry, MT. George M. Grant, MT. Charles S. Leete, MT. O. w. Scranton, MT. R. P. Cowles, MT. T. Atwater Barnes, MT. Enos Kimberly and MT. Frank Sperry After the reading of the minutes the following gentlemen were elected mem bers of the chamber: Messrs. Evarts Cutler, Samuel H. Crane, Peter E. Bowman, Lyman M. Law, W. s. Wells, Dr. E. s. Gaylord, s. H. Weaver and Attorney s. Harrison Wagner.
 The report of the treasurer, MT. W. F. Day, showed a balance of over $10O in the treasury and the Chamber of Commerce to be in a first-class condition financially, not an assessment having been laid since the chamber organized The members of the chamber will probably move into rooms in the new Security Insurance company's build ing on Center street as soon as 1t is finished.
 Under the head of miscellaneous business President J. D. Deweli. in the absence Of MT. N. D. Sperry, very briefly told of the dele gates' doings before the national board of trade several weeks ago.
 T. Atwater Barnes, l.. Wheeler Beecher and George NJ. Grant were appointed nom mating committee to nominate officers for the coming year and nominated the old off cers, who were re elected and are as follows: President, James D. Dewell; vice president, s. E. Merwin; second vice president, E. 8. Wheeler; secretary, 0. w. Scranton; corre- spending secretary, T. Attwater Barnes; treasurer, Wilbur F. Day; directors, Charles H. Townsend, Hon. N. D. Sperry, Hon. John H. Leeds, General George H. Ford and Joel A. Sperry.
 The question of the annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce then came up and President Dewell was elected chairman of the dinner committee with power to appoint 8 committee to make arrangements for the dinner. General Ford suggested that instead of having the dinner in May it would be better to have it in the fall, when the proba. bilities were the members of the chamber would obtain enthusiasm enough to swell the attendance at the meetings during the winter.
 The Derby railroad question, which was one of the topics for the evening, was not reached, the members probably thinking the subject had already been well ventilated.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Pastorate Closed.

The three years pastorate of the Metho list church in Middletown by the Rev. Dr. Kelly will close on Sunday. He will go to confer enee next week and be transferred to anath- CT place. It is understood, however, that he will supply the pulpit there on Easter Sun day. This is the pastorate which it is ex- pected Rev. Dr. Goodsell, of New Haven, was to have taken at the close of his labora here, the programme, however, being changed owing to Dr. Goodsells call to the editorship of Zion's Herald.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Commis.foner. at work.

Commissioners Niles and Newton yester- day resumed the hearing on the $3O, 900 claim of c. c. Ford against the estate of the R. L. Spencer company. The commission CTS think they will cut the claim down sev- eral thousand dollars.
 The commissioners have paid the claims for wages in full, amounting to $3, 900. Over 500 different claims have thus far been heard and cut down about $40, ,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
The Late S. N. Lincoln

Admiral Foote post, G. A. R., comrades will attend the funeral this afternoon at two o'clock of Comrade Samuel N. Lincoln, which takes place from the house, No. 47 South Water street. Deceased was brave soldier of Company E, Seventh c. ", and was severely wounded at the battle of Olus- tee. He was the father of ". D. lincoln.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Prof. Colbv'u Cerman school.

The five weeks course of German given by Prof. Colby in this city will close with a public entertainment by the pupils at Loom is Temple of Music next Saturday night. Admission will be by ticket, but will be free. The pupils, numbering over 1S0, have made wonderful progress and express themselves as more than satisfied. He has decided to give one more course here for beginners, which will begin on Monday next.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
POLO LAST NIGHT.

New Haven Easily Defeats Bridgeport
 by a score of to O.
 The polo game at Lincoln rink last night between the Bridgeports and New Ravens resulted in favor of the latter team, the score standing to o. The home team played Leydon, new man, and his playing was equal to that of any of the old players. MT. MoDonald of this city umpirsd the game in A most satisfactory manner
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
ConVaIeseent.

Mir. Francis E. Harrison, secretary and treasurer of the New Haven Gas company and secretary of the Derby railroad, has been quite ill for several weeks past and most of the time unable to be out, but is now able to be at the office a portion of the time daily.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
To Al California Church

Rev. Thomas R. Bacon will soon go to Bercley, Cal, to take charge of the church of which his brother Edward is the pastor. The latter is compelled to take vacation owing to declining health
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Had 600 Tons of Coal on Board

A coal barge, one of a tow of ten bound to this city, got stuck on the bar in Bridgeport harbor Monday evening, and still lies there in spite of the combined exertions of several steam tugs. She is now considerably dam aged She had 600 tons of coal on board, of which twenty-five tons were unloaded yes terday. The rest will be taken out as soon as possible.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
BASE BALL NEWS.

Several Players Signed-The Schedule Not Completed-Meeting at the Elliott House on FrldaY-New York's League Team to Play the First Game Here
 Regular Season 10 be Opened by the
 Danburys.
 Manager Donnelly arrived from Hanbury yesterday, where he had been to attend the meeting of the schedule committee. The committee did not finish its work. It is long job to arrange 8 schedule suitable to all the clubs, and then there are generally dis satisfied ones. The committee will meet in this city on Friday afternoon to complete the schedule.
 Besides Brill there have been signed Mel lon, of last seasons Waterburys, and Fletcher, of last seasons Wilkesbarres. It is quite probable that Frank Murphy, of the Phila- will release him, which is very likely ass they have too many men to carry through thesea- son. Murphy is good man at the bat and an excellent catcher. He played last season with Hartford. Brill made good record as a batsman the first part of last season when with the Scrantons, standing fourth in the Pennsylvania league. He is to be one of the pitchers of the New Ravens. Mellon is good player and SO is Zeicher. Manager Donnelly is to play on one of the bases.
 Manager Donnelly has made arrangements with Manager Mutrie to have the New York league team play here on April 20. That is to be the opening game of the season here. This will be the only game the New York league team will play an exhibition game outside of their own grounds. The other games will be played by the New York re- serves.
 The first Eastern league game will be played here with Danbury on the opening day of the season. On June 17, the day when the soldiers monument will be dedicated and the town will be full of people, the nine will play here with Hartford in the morning and Bridgeport in the afternoon. On Decoration day the nine will play Bridgeport here in the morning and at Bridgeport in the afternoon. On July 4 in the forenoon Springfield will play here and in the afternoon New Haven will go to Springfield.
 The directors had a meeting at the Stand ard Cab company's office last night. h. structions were given Manager Donnelly as to what players to secure, he having hesitat- ed in securing them on account of the salary they asked. He was told to go ahead and sign those he had in view. He goes to New York this-morning and it is expected that by the latte part of the week he will have all his players signed.
 Director William Sawyer said last night that New Haven was to have 8 frst-class nine. He was not at liberty to tell the play CTS they had in view but amongt them were some from the National league and the American association.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
APIaaaantS Surnrfse.

A happy surprise was rendered MT. Edwin Hubbell at the residence of MT. J. B. Beecher on Warren street last evening. The party was large and merry one and throughout the evening enjoyment reigned supreme. In addition to the large number present from this city there were guests present from New York and Brooklyn. During the even ing the party were treated to some excellent singing and piano music by accomplished artists. Dancing followed and was continued until long after midnight. A bountiful re- past was served during the evening and all present spent rare night of pleasuae. Gus ter's orchestra with MT. Dunn prompter helped to make the affair successful and pleasant.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
West H avem.

The borough has 8 new drum corps which starts off well and promises to make itself heard to good advantage. The citizens are giving it good encouragement. Recently they paraded and later were entertained at supper at the house of N. Hale, whose son is Q member.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Seriously HI.

Prof. c. s. Lyman, long one of the most valued and esteemed professors of the Shef- field Scientific school, is seriously i'll, having again been prostrated by an attack of para lytic nature
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Public Hearing Tonight.

The committee on railroads and bridges meet tonight and will have public hearing in regard to the railroad crossing at Water street, and regarding the proposed new bridge on Olive street over the railroad.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Yale Divinity School.

course of lectures to the theological students will be given this (Thursday) afternoon at the Marquand chapel at o'clock. The public are invited to attend
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Al the Postomce.

Miss Lizzie E. Holford, for ten years past in charge of the registered letter department at the postofice, has resigned. Her place, which is worth $700 a year, will be filled probably by Miss Sadie s. Platt, at present bookkeeper for Chamberlin & Co.,, the furni- tu-e dealers, she having won first place among the five ladies who submitted to a civil service examination in competition for a place in Uncle Sam's service. Miss Hol- ford, who has large circle of friends, has net yet taken new position and contem- plates taking vacation trip for few weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Death of Horace Kibbe, the CandI
 Manufacturer.

Horace Kibbe, long one of the leading business men of Springfield, Mass, and sen- for member of Kibbe Brothers & O., con- fectionery manufacturers, died at his home in Springfield yesterday morning, aged sixty sev.n He was born in Somers, Conn. He 1aavaa a widow
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
0n Rarfhnuakaa.

A large audience heard Professor Brewer of s. s. s. lecture in Bridgeport Tuesday night before the Scientific society of that city. His subject was Earthquakes"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
Occupants of the house within . week.


Rogowski's opening of millinery for the spring campaign takes place Friday and Saturday and will be SUITS to claim the atten- tion of hundreds of New Hsven ladies. The stock this spring is a remarkably large and fine one and the best ever presented at this popular and renowned depot for millinery. A look about the premises shows an enor- nous quantity of stylish trimmed and untrimmed hats and bonnets, ribbons and all kinds of trimmings, and the array of trimmed hats and boomers is very beautiful. The ladies will be sure to appreciate MT. Rogowski's proverbial enterprise and bestow their smiles and approval and orders abun- daOt1v
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
A oHRCKER OHALLENGE.
A Chance For Glory And The Cham
 p1Onshfp.

p1OnshfP.
 PAwcATUcK, Conn, March 2o.-I hereby challenge any resident player of the State of Connecticut to play me friendly match of thirty games of checkers, wins and draws to count, for the title of State champion, un- der the following conditions: The match to be played in New Haven; each contestant to pay his own expenses, and the winner, after deducting expenses, such as rent aud light of room, to take the whole of the gate receipts.
 SYLVESTER CHASE. P. 70. address Westerly, R. I.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
P. O. address Westerly, R. I.
The Hogarlh Academy.

The largest and most thoroughly equipped business university in the State. Visitors always welcome. Day and evening sessions. Spring term begins April 4.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-31
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INO4OAA4O1Nb AO 117N1
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WARRINGTON, D. C., March 31, 1887, a. m. ) For New England: Fair weather followed by rain warmer, winds generally northerly. For Eastern New York: Fair weather in the northern portion, light rains in the southern DOT tion warmer, winds generally northerly.